Washoe County health officials reported two deaths due to COVID-19, 17 new cases and eight recoveries on Sunday. The deaths were two women, one in her 40s and the other in her 70s, and both had underlying health conditions, according to officials. There are 52 COVID-19 related deaths in Washoe County. The county’s total number … Read more
Reno Police are Investigating Homicide Near Greater Nevada Field. Early Friday, they responded to a homeless camp east of Aces Stadium on the report of shots fired. When officers arrived they located a deceased male, later identified as 34 year old, Michael Roach. If you have any info you should call Reno Police or Secret … Read more
A Reno youth residential treatment center is fined $17,000 after inspectors say they found chaos amid the coronavirus outbreak. The Reno Gazette-Journal reports a riot was underway at Willow Springs-with infected youth shouting and damaging property. They say the facility was short-staffed and not clean. More than 40 children and nearly 30 staff were infected … Read more
A look at the COVID-19 picture in Washoe County. Right now, we have 521 active cases and 747 recoveries. Hospitals are at about 70 percent capacity. The death toll stands at 48-after not rising for the last several days.
Cases of COVID-19 rise slightly in the Quad-County region. Four Carson City residents and two Lyon County residents are the latest positive test results. The area also saw nine recoveries. It has a total of 42 active cases, 114 recoveries, and three deaths.
A warning from the Nevada Department of Wildlife–if you plan on enjoying the outdoors this holiday weekend, lookout for rattlesnakes. They say they’re become more active in northern Nevada. They say the most common rattlesnake found in this area is the Great Basin-found at an elevation up to 9,000 ft. The snake has a thicker … Read more
Northern Nevada Medical Center is easing visitor restrictions that were put in place at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. Now, one visitor may accompany patients seeking treatment in the emergency room or those who had surgery.
A bicyclist is hit by a car in Sparks. It happened at North McCarran Boulevard and Probasco Way Thursday. The bicyclist didn’t require hospitalization.
Reno Police cited more than 60 people in a targeted effort aimed at stopping pedestrian crashes. 58 warnings and two arrests on outstanding warrants were also issued during Thursday’s added enforcement.
The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is preparing to reopen after shutting down on March 16 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, a reopening date has not been set. The DMV’s reopening plan focuses on the safety of employees and the public The DMV encourages you to complete common transactions like vehicle registration renewals online.